Cole Memorial Airport Private
57NE · Merriman, NE · 3,259 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57NE
- Coordinates
- 42.9243, -101.6937
- Elevation
- 3,259 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1955/01
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 05:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 02:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 03:04Z |
Plan a flight from 57NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,400 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 22 ft, 425 ft from threshold — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 39 ft, 915 ft from threshold, 80 ft L of centerline — 18:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,400 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 57NE.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57NE. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 57NE in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 57NE
Cole Memorial Airport (57NE) is an airport in Merriman, NE, at 3,259 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57NE have a control tower?
No. Cole Memorial Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57NE?
Cole Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57NE?
Cole Memorial Airport is in Merriman, NE, at an elevation of 3,259 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9243, -101.6937.
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